Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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