Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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