Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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