Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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