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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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