Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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