Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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