Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies 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? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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