Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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