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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important 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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