Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify 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 massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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