Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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