Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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