Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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