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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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