Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches 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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