Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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