Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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