Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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