Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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