Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources