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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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