Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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