Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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