Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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