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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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