Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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