Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo � – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates 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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