Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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