Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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