Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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