Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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