Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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