Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators 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? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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