Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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