Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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