Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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