Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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