Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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