Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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