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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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