Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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