Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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