Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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