Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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