Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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