Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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