Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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