Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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