Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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