Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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