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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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