Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education