Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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