Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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