Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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