Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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