Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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