Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning