Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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