Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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