Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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