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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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