Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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