Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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