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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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