Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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