Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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