Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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