Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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