Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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