Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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