Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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