Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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