Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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