Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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