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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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