Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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