Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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