Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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