Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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