Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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