Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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