Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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