Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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