Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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