Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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