Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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