Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies 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 manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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