Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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