Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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