Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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