Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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