Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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