Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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