Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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