Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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