Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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