Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly 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 lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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