Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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