Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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