Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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