Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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