Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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