Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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