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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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