Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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