Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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