Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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