Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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