Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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