Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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