Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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