Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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