Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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