Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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