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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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