Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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