Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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