Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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