Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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