Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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