Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research