Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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