Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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