Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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