Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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