Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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