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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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