Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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