Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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