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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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