Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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