Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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