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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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