Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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