Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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