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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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