Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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