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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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