Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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