Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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