Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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