Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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