Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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