Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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