Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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