Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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