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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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