Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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