Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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