Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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