Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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