Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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