Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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