Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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