Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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