Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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