Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to massive open online courses (MOOC) and open educational resources . As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Administrators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics.

Modern historical trends in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates? This new book also examines the key opportunities associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). For more details about this exciting new book please see distance educational journals.

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