Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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