Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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