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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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