Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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