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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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