Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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