Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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