Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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