Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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