Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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