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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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