Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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