Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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