Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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