Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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