Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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