Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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