Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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