Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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