Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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