Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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