Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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