Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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