Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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