Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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