Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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