Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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