Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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