Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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