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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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