Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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