Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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