Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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