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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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