Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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