Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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