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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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