Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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