Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books