Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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