Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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