Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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