Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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