Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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