Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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