Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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