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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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