Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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