Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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