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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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