Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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