Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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