Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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