Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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