Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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