Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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