Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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