Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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