Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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