Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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