Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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