Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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