Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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