Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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