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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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