Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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