Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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