Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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