Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors 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 MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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