Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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