Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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