Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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