Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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