Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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