Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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