Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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