Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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