Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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