Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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