Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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