Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education