Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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