Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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