Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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