Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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