Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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