Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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