Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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