Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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