Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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