Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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