Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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