Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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