Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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