Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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