Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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