Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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