Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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