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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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