Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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