Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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