Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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