Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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