Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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