Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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