Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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