Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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