Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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