Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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