Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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