Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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