Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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