Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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