Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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