Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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