Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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