Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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