Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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