Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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