Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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