Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo � – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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