Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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