Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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