Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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