Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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