Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major 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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