Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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