Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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