Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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