Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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