Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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