Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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