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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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