Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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