Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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