Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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