Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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