Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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