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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources