Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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