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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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