Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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