Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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