Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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