Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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