Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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