Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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