Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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