Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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