Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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