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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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