Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)