Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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