Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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