Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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