Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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