Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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