Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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