Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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