Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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