Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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