Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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