Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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