Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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