Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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