Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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