Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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