Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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