Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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