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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book