Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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