Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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