Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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