Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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