Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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