Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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