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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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