Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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