Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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