Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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