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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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