Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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