Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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