Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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