Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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