Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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