Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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