Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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