Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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