Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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