Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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