Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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