Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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