Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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