Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education