Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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