Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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