Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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