Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major 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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