Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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