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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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