Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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