Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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