Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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