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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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