Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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