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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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