Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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