Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important 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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