Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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