Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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