Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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