Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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