Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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