Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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