Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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