Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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