Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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