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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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