Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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