Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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