Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies 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 we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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