Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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