Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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