Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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