Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology