Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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