Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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