Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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