Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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