Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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