Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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