Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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