Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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