Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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