Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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