Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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