Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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