Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews 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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