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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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