Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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