Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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