Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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