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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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