Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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