Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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