Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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