Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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