Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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