Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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