Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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