Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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