Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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