Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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