Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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