Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like 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 commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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