Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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