Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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