Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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