Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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