Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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