Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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