Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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