Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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