Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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