Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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