Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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