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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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