Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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