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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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