Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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