Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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