Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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