Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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