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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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