Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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