Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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