Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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