Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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