Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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