Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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