Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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