Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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