Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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