Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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