Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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