Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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