Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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