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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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