Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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