Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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