Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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