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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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