Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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