Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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