Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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