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 discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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