Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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