Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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