Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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