Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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