Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit