Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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