Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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