Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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