Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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