Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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