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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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