Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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