Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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