Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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