Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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