Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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