Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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