Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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