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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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