Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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