Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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