Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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