Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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