Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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