Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around 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. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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