Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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