Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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