Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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