Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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