Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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