Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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