Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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