Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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