Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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