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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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