Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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