Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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