Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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