Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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