Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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