Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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