Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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