Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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