Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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