Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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