Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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