Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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