Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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