Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning