Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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