Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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