Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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