Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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