Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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