Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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