Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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